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Myco Immunity - Mushroom Immune Support at its Peak Potential

 

With 20 plus years in the business, Health Force is the go to company for 100% Vegan, Bio-compatible and therapeutic superfoods.

Their products are rated under the Truganic™ standard, which stands for a hard-core quality of sourcing and production significantly beyond Organic. Ingredients must pass actual tests (that no other standard requires) to verify non-GMO status and ensure they are 100% free of pesticides and irradiation.

We, at High Vibe, love Health Force because their mission is to provide the absolute best products at the most affordable prices.

 Their wide product range covers everything from Green Powders, Chlorella, Spirulina, Vitamin C, Probiotics, Protein Powders, Liver supplement, Antioxidant, Enzymes, Intestinal Cleansing and Detox, Sport nutrition.

Their newest member is “Myco-Immunity”.
The mushroom extract blend of Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Maitake and Reishi are the perfect support for your immune system.

One of the key bioactive compounds in medicinal mushrooms is beta-D-glucans (specifically, 1,3-1,6 beta-glucans), which have potent immunomodulatory benefits: stimulating the immune system when deficient, and also moderating an overactive immune system. Beta-glucans are effectively soluble fiber, and, as such, are not digestible by humans. Since they are not degraded by digestive enzymes, they are absorbed unmodified into the blood and bind to receptors on macrophages to exert their immunomodulatory effects.

Lets have a closer to each individual Mushroom used in “Myco-Immunity”:

Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor): A well-researched mushroom that is favored for immune support in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Research has shown Turkey Tail stimulates production of a number of important white blood cells – macrophages, natural killer cells, and T-helper cells.

Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes): This tasty culinary mushroom also has a long history of medicinal use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Hundreds of laboratory studies have verified potent levels of immunomodulatory benefits from consuming shiitake extracts.

Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa): Research has demonstrated that maitake stimulates the production of a variety of immune cells, including macrophages, natural killer cells, and T-cells, and it increases their effectiveness by increasing the production of interleukin-l, interleukin-2, and lymphokines.

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum): Known as the “mushroom of immortality,” Reishi has been used for thousands of years in Asia as an overall health and immune system tonic. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reishi is considered to be in the highest class of tonics used to promote longevity.

Start taking “Myco-Immuntiy” now, to help your immune system to bring you healthy through fall and winter.

Suggested use: one teaspoon, 1-2 times daily. Mix into purified water, fresh vegetable and/or fruit juices, nut/seed milks, smoothies, and coconut water.

 

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The greatest zero calorie and zero glycemic sweetener they don't want you to know about!!!

Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener is a zero calorie and zero glycemic sweetener with the sumptuous rich taste of sugar, that will for sure please the sweet tooth of a “Sugarholic”.
It’s a blend of the high-purity Monk Fruit extract and non-GMO Erythritol.

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol but not just like any other.
Whilst sugar alcohols, like malitol, sorbitol and xylitol do have the same sweetness and do not raise blood sugar levels to the degree that sucrose (sugar) does, they are harder on the stomach and often (when eaten in excess) lead to gas, bloating and diarrhea.

The Erythritol difference is:

• Fermented – it is made by fermenting the natural sugar found in corn.
• Heat stable up to 160 degrees C.
• Non-caloric – While most sugar alcohols are low calorie, erythritol has zero calories.
• Non-glycemic - Does not raise blood sugar – erythritol is considered suitable for people with diabetes because it does not raise plasma glucose or insulin levels.
• The easiest sugar alcohol to digest – more than 90% of erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine, so minimal amounts reach the colon where other sugar alcohols end up causing diarrhea and other symptoms. Studies have shown that erythritol is even easier to digest than xylitol.
• Noncarcinogenic– studies have shown that erythritol, like xylitol, does not have carcinogenic properties.
• An antioxidant – erythritol helps to fight free radicals, responsible for the aging process. It is considered to be even more efficient than other sugar alcohols because it is so readily absorbed and yet not metabolized (it is excreted uchanged).

Monk Fruit was used for centuries in the eastern traditional herbalism to increase chi and well-being, earning it the nickname “The Immortals’ Fruit”.

It was first found by a group of Buddhist monks called the Luohan, on the slopes of a primal forest in the remote mountain highlands of Asia. The monks cultivated this rare fruit that is prized for its sweetness. The sacred fruit was named Monk Fruit, or “Luohan Guo”, after its devoted caretakers and was used in elixirs to raise chi, or life energy.

Unlike most fruits, whose sweetness comes from fructose, Monk Fruit’s sweetness comes from natural mogrosides that are much sweeter than sugar. Modern research shows that Monk Fruit extract does not elevate blood sugar or insulin, making it a perfect sweetener for blood sugar and weight management.

Erythritol and Monk Fruit = LAKANTO :)

Lakanto does neither feed candida, nor causes tooth decay.

Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener is available in:

• Golden, is made with an extra-high purity extract from early-harvest Monk Fruit to achieve a clean, sugar-like taste and color.

Classic, has the same sweetness, zero calories and zero glycemic index as Lakanto Golden, but without the taste, aroma or color.

 Use Lakanto wherever you use sugar:

• In beverages
• Baking
• Chocolate making
• Porridges and Chia pudding
• To balance dressings, sauces and dips

Finally we can indulge without feeling guilty!!!

Stop by High Vibe to get your hands on some Lakanto, shop-online or order by phone 212-777-6645

 

 

Coconut - Cranberry - Pineapple "Chocolate"

 

Today we have a super easy, super delicious and healthy recipe for you, and you find all the ingredients at your favorite store High Vibe. :)

I guess you can call it a "fake white chocolate".

It last for weeks in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Did I mention it's delicious and healthy? Oh yes I did. :)

Here we go!

You'll need:

1/2 cup Artisana coconut butter
1 tbsp Lakanto Sweetener
1 tbsp dried pineapple, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 tbsp dried cranberries
2 pinches vanilla powder
1 chocolate mold, optional

Instructions:
Warm the coconut butter, either in a dehydrator (20 minutes) or place the jar in hot water, only do this for a few minutes, you want the butter to become more creamy, but not liquid.

Now mix the butter with the Lakanto, vanilla powder and the dried fruits.
Pour or spoon, the mixture into chocolate moulds or simply onto parchment paper, and place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Take out of the freezer and pop them out of the moulds or cut/break into desired pieces on the parchment paper.

Enjoy your healthy and delicious snack. :)

Stop by at out store High Vibe for all the ingredients, visit our Online-Shop, or order by phone: 212-777-66-45

Recipe and picture by Jana

Raw Propolis

 Propolis (bee glue) comes from the resin of trees. After gathering the resin, bees transform it into a very sticky and antimicrobial mixture.

 

How does it work?

 

Propolis seems to have activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It might also have anti-inflammatory effects, antibiotic and antiseptic properties and can speed up skin healing.

 

Propolis can be used for infections caused by bacteria and viruses (including flu, H1N1 “swine” flu, and the common cold), by fungus, and by single-celled organisms called protozoans.

 

Propolis is also used for:

- Boosting the immune system

- Treating gastrointestinal (GI) problems including Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection in peptic ulcer disease.
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

- Lowering blood pressure

- Oral ulcers

Propolis can also be applied topically for:

- Wound cleansing
- Genital herpes and cold sores
- As a mouth rinse for speeding healing following oral surgery
- Treatment of minor burns
- Acne, to fight the bacteria primarily responsible for breakouts

How to use:

A general dose suggestion is to take 1/2 teaspoon twice per day (morning and afternoon), straight out of the jar. It tastes sweet – a bit like molasses – and delicious!
It can also be applied topically for acne.

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Our hearts goes out to the Sproutman family.

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Mucuna, Lucuma and Maca?!

 

3 exotic names, you might have heard of, used at some point, or they are completely new to you.

Mucuna:

A tropical legume from Peru, also known as “velvet bean”, because of its bean like look and velvet texture. Ayurvedic  medicine  (an Indian modality) has long been using it for diseases including: Parkinson’s disease, nervous system disorders, low sex drive and infertility. It contains bioactive tryptamines including serotonin and 5-http and L-Dopa which converts to Dopamine.

Mucuna is available at High Vibe in powder form. It is known to show benefits in:

 - Promoting sleep
- Increase of muscle mass
- reducing body fat
- helping to maintain bone density
- enhancement of libido
- improving sense of well being
- increase of energy levels
- Favorably modulates blood lipids
- support and strengthening of the immune system

 

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Lucuma:

Another Peruvian superfood, also known as the “Gold of the Inca”, is a fruit that looks a bit like an avocado with the flesh of a mango. Peruvians savor Lucuma just like vanilla and chocolate.
Its unique flavor resembles maple syrup and caramel. Which makes it a favorite ingredient for desserts. Lucuma is naturally sweet but low in sugar.
It is especially known for its excellent source of:

- carbohydrates
- fiber
- vitamins and minerals
- beta-carotene
- niacin and iron
- calcium and phosphorus

Stop by High Vibe and pick up our raw, organic Lucuma Powder to enjoy it with your favorite foods, or mix it with coconut butter, vanilla bean and cacao nibs. Simply blend it into a creamy delight and eat it by the spoon, or pour into chocolate moulds and let it sit in the freezer for 1 hour. DELICIOUS!
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Maca:

The last of one in our “Peruvian Trio” is a root vegetable that is most comfortable at a high altitude.
Its flavor is best described at earthy and warm.
It is best known for its effectiveness in:

- Helping men to be more viral and potent
- Prostate health
- Menopause, including hot flashes
- female hormonal issues and menstrual difficulties
- chronic fatigue  Helps possibly getting your energy back!
- Depression Feel better again!!

Maca can be taken daily, best to start with 1 teaspoon a day and then gradually increase to up to 2 tablespoons, mixed into your smoothie, juice or with water.

Or blend 1 teaspoon with 1 to 2 teaspoon of our raw organic cacao powder, 1 teaspoon of raw coconut oil and, if preferred, some raw sweetener, for a delicious silky smooth and tasty drink.

Stop by our store High Vibe to get high on Maca or shop it online at HIGH VIBE

3 Most Asked Questions

The 3 Most Asked Questions a Raw Foodie Gets Asked On a Regular Basis
Raw Food is nothing new in fact it’s the oldest form of how we ate our food before we explored the fire. There is evidence that our ancestors sprouted their grains, and let them dry in the sun, already aware of the higher nutrients available to them. So Raw Food is basically the normal way to eat, yet a raw foodie is always getting questioned about his way of eating. Over the years of using the open fire, the stove, oven and microwave, cooking our food became the norm. Today, I would like to clear the 3 most asked questions about a Raw Food diet.
Is that even healthy?
A raw foodie eats fresh vegetables and fruits in abundance. After all we got told to eat our veggies for a reason. So yes vegetables, leafy greens and fruits are the base of a Raw Food diet, and no one should second guess if those foods are healthy or not. Along with nuts, seeds, sprouted legumes, healthy fats such as avocado and olives, wild edible greens and herbs,  fermented foods, 
sea vegetables and superfoods like maca, acai and camu camu, a raw food diet is extremely healthy. 
There are studies that shown that a raw food diet has been known to be very beneficial in the treatment of , diabetes, psoriasis, arthritis, reflux, fatique, irritable bowel, chronic allergies, autoimmune disease,  heart disease, migraines, depression, basically the list is endless.
Do I get enough protein?
First of all protein is getting too much of a hype lately, and we all should calm down. There is protein in everything we eat, so yes we get enough of it on a raw food diet.
Adults in the U.S. are encouraged to get 10% to 35% of their daily calories from protein foods.
That's about 46 grams of protein for women, and 56 grams of protein for men. People count on animal products to get their daily amount of protein. However, what most people do not know is that our bodies are not designed to digest animal protein therefore the body won’t get the whole amount of the animal protein that people assume. Let me get this more clear:
If a 3 ounce piece of meat has 20 grams of protein, half the amount of protein is being lost in the cooking process and another half is lost while being digested. That process does not occur with plant based protein, it is ready available for the body, and it’s loaded with enzymes that makes digestion even easier. Protein is literally in everything, “Hail to the Kale” is all I can say. But not just kale is a good source buckwheat, quinoa, and hemp seeds are all a complete protein. Nuts and seeds are loaded with protein as well. And for everyone who still is in fear of not getting enough protein in their diet, there are high quality raw protein powders on the market.
 What are the main benefits?
Besides helping in the treatment, and the ability to possibly heal serious illnesses:
- You get a ton of energy from it. Even after a delicious gourmet raw food dinner, you do not feel the need to take a nap. (unless you've just eaten all nut based foods)
- Your immune system will get a big boost. The body doest have to use the immune system to digest our foods thusly letting it do it's job fending off other culprits.
- Your body is getting hydrated from eating lots of fresh veggies and fruits, which can help to regulate your bowl movement, and  dry and itchy skin,  and possibly weight loss.

- You wake up energized and refreshed in the morning.
- People will compliment on your glowing skin.
- Weight loss, a very nice possible  side effect.
- A sharp and more focused mind. We all need that!
- You will possibly feel happier and more satisfied over all.

Raw Food leaves a lot of people guessing, but I hope that those 3 questions cleared some of the confusion up. any other questions please E mail us.

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Back to the Basics on Raw Food!

What is Raw Food?
Ever wondered what Raw Food is? Your neighbor tells you that she eats only food that is raw, and you look at her with big eyes imagining that she eats carrots all day long? Well let me tell you, Raw Food is incredible versatile and so delicious, and besides that it is healthy. The perfect deal if you ask me. 
When it comes to Raw Food, nothing is being heated above 118 degrees that is to keep the enzymes alive. Enzymes are needed in our digestive tract to, well yes you guessed correctly, digest our food. We are born with enzymes in our bodies, and we keep producing them, but every time we eat something that is fully cooked, our body has to provide itself with enzymes to be able to digest the food. The more cooked food is eaten, the more enzymes we need, and the faster our enzyme storage is empty. When we eat food that is in its pure and raw form, the enzymes stay alive and we literally feed our body what it needs for digestions. That is beneficial for the body in many ways one of the main benefits, that you will feel immediately, is that you won’t be tired after you have eaten. Your body can concentrate on digestion without the need to provide the enzymes needed. So digestion will be done more properly and therefore more nutrients will be absorbed. The less work your body has with digestions, the more time he can put into healing itself.
A Raw Food diet is mostly always vegan, so no animal products. There is a chance that you do come across a raw food person who incorporates raw eggs, fish, meat, honey and be pollen. 
Raw Food is not refined, chemically processed and denatured. The purest ingredients should always be used for it. 
It’s not a fad diet it’s a change of lifestyle. Raw Food will not just transform your body, it will also change your way of thinking and feeling. 
Raw Food will fill your plate with foods and textures you haven’t experienced before. A whole new world of foods will be there for you to explore, and soon you will feel the benefits and realize that you are not eating carrots all day long. Got curious? Give it a try, go raw for a day, make a 3 day raw cleanse, go as raw as you feel comfortable, I promise you will feel great! And with everything in the world it is all about Balance! Help your body digest cooked food better with our very own formulated enzyme brand:   OMNIZIMES

We never ask anyone to do anything 100%, accept maybe being compassionate, so strive for 70 to 80% and enjoy your sweet life

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